qazmlp1209@rediffmail.com wrote:
> I have heard of quad-fast ethernet cards which can be inserted via one
> PCI slot and it will be possible to provide 4 external IP connections
> with it.
> I would like to know whether there are any such cards for 8 external
> interfaces i.e. something like octa-fast ethernet cards, available.
> Does anybody have information on it?
>

Use 2 * QFE or 2 * Quad Giga in a suitable PCI based machine. Unless
you find something with proprietary connectors, I don't think there is
the real-estate on the back of a PCI card for 8 ethernet ports. If you
do find one, pretty sure it'll be expensive!

m